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Comedian Kimmel hits back at Trump criticism of Melania joke
Comedian Kimmel hits back at Trump criticism of Melania joke

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel hit back at Donald Trump's call for him to lose his job over a joke about First Lady Melania Trump days before an alleged attempt to assassinate the US president.

April 28, 2026

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Banking giant JP Morgan becomes Olympics sponsor
Banking giant JP Morgan becomes Olympics sponsor

JP Morgan Chase became the first global bank to join the Olympic Partner Programme (TOP) on Tuesday in a major boost for International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry.

April 28, 2026

Emotional Stones announces Man City exit after golden decade
Emotional Stones announces Man City exit after golden decade

John Stones said he had lived "all my dreams out" as he announced on Tuesday he would be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season after 10 trophy-laden years at the Etihad.

April 28, 2026

Jazz legend John Coltrane's son hits the high notes
Jazz legend John Coltrane's son hits the high notes

Ravi Coltrane has a tough task: honour his father John and fellow legend Miles Davis without imitating them, he tells AFP, beer in hand during an interview in Poland.

April 28, 2026

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ICC orders $8.5mn compensation for victims of Malian war criminal
ICC orders $8.5mn compensation for victims of Malian war criminal

The International Criminal Court on Tuesday ordered $8.5 million in compensation to be paid to victims of the Malian former jihadist leader Al Hassan, who was found guilty in 2024 of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

April 28, 2026

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Train collision kills 15, injures dozens near Jakarta
Train collision kills 15, injures dozens near Jakarta

Indonesia's president ordered an investigation Tuesday after a long-distance train smashed into a stationary commuter train overnight, killing 15 people and injuring dozens.

April 28, 2026